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Party Seating & Space Information |
| Cocktail Parties: |
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Standing |
5-6 sq.ft. per person |
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Partial Seating |
8 sq.ft. per person |
| Reception (Partial Seating) |
8 sq.ft. per person |
| Dinner |
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Oblong Tables |
8 sq.ft. per person |
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Round Tables of 10 |
10 sq.ft. per person |
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Round Tables of 6, 8, or 12 |
12 sq.ft. per person |
| Cathedral Seating (Rows) |
6 sq.ft. per person |
| Dance Area |
2-4 sq.ft. per person |
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| Seating Arrangements |
| Banquet Style |
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For 24" service space
behind 18" chair depth: |
| Round |
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Allow
54" between tables for chair space and food service.
Divide
the room area in sq.ft. by 10 for maximum seating.
Add
an additional 2 sq.ft. per person for increased comfort. |
| Oblong |
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Allow
60" between tables for back-to-back seating.
Divide
the room area in sq.ft. by 8 for maximum seating.
Add
additional 2 sq.ft. per person for increased comfort. |
| Classroom Style |
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Allow
36" between tables for seating on one side of table only.
Increase
allowance for two-sided seating or food service.
Divide
the student seating area in sq.ft. by 8. |
| Theatre Style |
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Allow
36" between rows of chairs.
Increase allowance for maximum comfort.
Divide
the audience seating area in sq.ft. by 8. |
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| Dance Floor |
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Allow three sq. ft. per person. |
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| Formulas and dimensions above
allow for chair aisles and passage aisles. Increase allowances to
accommodate wide traffic aisles, columns, service doors, and unique room
shapes. |
